The police came to know about the after a 30-year-old MNC executive filed a complaint in April 2023 after being duped by cyber criminals of Rs 9.2 lakh.
The Ukranian woman explained that her home country, Ukraine, was in chaos as a result of the ongoing war. Later, she stated she would provide him with a box containing $9.7 lakh in cash (roughly Rs 8 crore in Indian currency) to help him launch a new company in India in her name.
Hours after her deep fake video started making rounds on the internet, actress Rashmika Mandanna took to X to share her ordeal and concerns over the misuse of technology particularly regarding the deep fake video.
The family complained to the BBC on 19th May, and an investigation by the corporation was launched headed by a cyber-crime expert. However, the presenter stayed on air and was allegedly sending money until the family approached The Sun.
The 60-year-old Delhi woman was defrauded by fraudsters who claimed she was involved in a Khalistani terror plot and offered her assistance in clearing her name